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Co-habitating, unmarried romantic partners don’t know how to refer to each other, the New York Times Style section reports. These long-term lovebirds are under the impression that couples can outgrow “boyfriend” and “girlfriend” (a majority of Cut bloggers’ grandparents disagree) and are resorting to silly neologisms like fusband, for fake husband. These terms are an insult to the English language, which is rich with synonyms for "my no-longer-a-boy-/girlfriend who won't marry me." Use the Cut’s handy guide to find which one is right for you.

Term: Partner Good for: People waiting to marry until their gay friends can.